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Carnes Hill vs Horningsea Park

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.2 km apart, on the same open data. Carnes Hill scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Carnes HillHorningsea Park
Active2612
Safety3575
Wealth7062
Value5872
Parks478
Cafés8613
Transit432
Green space2074
Active & healthy3625
Schools nearby (OSM)4055
Median rent$600/wk $530/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$1,335,000$1,335,000
House sales this quarter5454
Population3,3323,673
Full profile Carnes Hill in full Horningsea Park in full

Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Carnes Hill safer than Horningsea Park?

Horningsea Park scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park?

Carnes Hill and Horningsea Park have the same median house price.

Should I live in Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park?

Carnes Hill scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Carnes Hill or Horningsea Park.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →